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SDAH 619
Lead on, O King eternal,
the day of march has come;
henceforth in fields of conquest
thy tents shall be our home.
Text
1
Lead on, O King eternal,
the day of march has come;
henceforth in fields of conquest
thy tents shall be our home.
Through days of preparation
thy grace has made us strong;
and now, O King eternal,
we lift our battle song.
2
Lead on, O King eternal,
till sin’s fierce war shall cease,
and holiness shall whisper
the sweet amen of peace.
For not with swords loud clashing,
nor roll of stirring drums;
with deeds of love and mercy
the heavenly kingdom comes.
3
Lead on, O King eternal,
we follow, not with fears,
for gladness breaks like morning
where’er thy face appears.
Thy cross is lifted o’er us,
we journey in its light;
the crown awaits the conquest;
lead on, O God of might.
Hymn Info
Biblical Reference
(b) Luke 17:20 (c) 2 Tim 4:8
Author
Ernest W. Shurtleff (1862-1917)
Year Published
1887
Hymn Tune
LANCASHIRE
Metrical Number
7.6.7.6.D.
Composer
Henry Smart (1813-1879)
Year Composed
1835
Hymn Score
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Piano Accompaniment
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Notes
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Our lesson talks about organizational leadership. These leaders can provide spiritual guidance and help the people be prepared at frightening time. Jesus taught us the importance of being prepared at all times and this hymn reminds us that as we prepare, we still need the grace of God to keep us strong. (Lesson 7, 1st Quarter 2021 -Sunday, Strings Attached, 2/07/2021)
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